Let's see those 2016 Dwarfs! in the Irises forum

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janwax

Apr 6, 2016 9:41 AM CST

Name: Jan Wax
Mendocino County, N. CA (Zone 9a)
I'm a semi-retired studio potter.

I like California Boy a lot!

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gemini_sage

Apr 6, 2016 10:24 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

First undamaged little guy opened today! Ruby Eruption

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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Henhouse

Apr 6, 2016 10:37 AM CST

Name: Sherry Austin
Santa Cruz, CA (Zone 9a)

It's starting for you Neal!

'Buster' is pretty darned cute..

..and like everyone else, I like 'California Boy'

The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us.

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irisarian

Apr 6, 2016 1:07 PM CST

Name: Lucy
Tri Cities, WA (Zone 6b)
irises

We no longer grow Ruby Eruption. It grew well enough to put it in our club sale several years ago. We don't put poor growers in the sale for the general public. We need spaces in the garden in order to judge them for AIS. Only one vote per iris here now as John has given up his judgeship.

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gemini_sage

Apr 6, 2016 1:35 PM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

I thought I had given Ruby Eruption away, but found this year that it had crept to another area nearby. It hadn't impressed me that much, which was why I gave them away, but this year that little surprise patch has 2 blooming stalks and about 6 more on the way. I guess it didn't want to get chucked

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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Lestv

Apr 6, 2016 1:55 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

I keep meaning to order California Boy....

Nice pics all!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Moiris

Apr 6, 2016 2:22 PM CST

Name: Marilyn
Central California (Zone 9b)

I got my California Boy from Superstition last year. I'm so happy it bloomed! I love the colors and form!

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Lilydaydreamer

Apr 7, 2016 7:48 AM CST

Name: Lisa Klette
Dayton, KY (Zone 6a)

Love these little ones!

Thank you for sharing! Mine are just starting to bloom.

Little episode - SDB

Autumn maple - SDB

Bowl of cherries -SDB

Fancy Sparkler -SDB

Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Fancy Sparkler')
Uploaded by Lilydaydreamer

Love what you teach and teach what you love!

| @Lilydaydreamer | Post #1108567 (8)

crowrita1

Apr 7, 2016 8:01 AM CST

Name: Arlyn
Whiteside County, Illinois (Zone 5a)

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iciris

Apr 7, 2016 8:04 AM CST

Name: Barbara
Northern CA (Zone 9a)

Lisa, I don't know if you have posted on the Iris forum before (my memory is not so good anymore) but I love your SDB's you posted.

• “Whoever said, ‘Do something right and you won’t have to do it again’ never weeded a garden.” – Anonymous

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Lilydaydreamer

Apr 7, 2016 8:11 AM CST

Name: Lisa Klette
Dayton, KY (Zone 6a)

I may have posted once in awhile over the last year or two but I mainly lurk here.

Love the tall beardies but don't have room for them as I grow (hoard) daylilies so the dwarf iris are for me.

Lisa

Love what you teach and teach what you love!

| @Lilydaydreamer | Post #1108586 (11)

gemini_sage

Apr 7, 2016 8:15 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Thanks for sharing Lisa!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

| @gemini_sage | Post #1108590 (12)

grannysgarden

Apr 7, 2016 8:36 AM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Love your dwarfs, Lisa.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 11:52 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Oooh, Fancy Sparkler! Nice little guys!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 4:17 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Okay, I am way behind!

First up is Grass Girl. This one is really much greener than my picture. The bloom is hiding so far down in the foliage though that it is hard to capture it.

Standard Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris 'Grass Girl')
Uploaded by Lestv

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 4:52 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

A couple more pics of iris that are still blooming.

This little guy intrigues me. Irish Harp:

And I just love the blue of Teagan. And am very happy with how long the blooms stay open.

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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grannysgarden

Apr 7, 2016 4:55 PM CST

Name: Bonnie Sojourner
Harris Brake Lake, Arkansas (Zone 7a)
Magnolia zone

Wonderful little guys, Leslie.

Thro' all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul— How can I keep from singing?

| @grannysgarden | Post #1109061 (17)

Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 4:58 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

I really agree with all your comments about Teagan on the Bloomers thread!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Lestv

Apr 7, 2016 5:11 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Leslie
Durham, NC (Zone 8a)

Last for now is Guise by Blyth. I love this little one. It has a slightly more lavender cast to it's falls that I have never been able to pick up with my camera.

So here are two in soft focus and one that is in very sharp focus.

I never noticed before but is that diamond dusting?!

"The chimera is a one time happenstance event where the plant has a senior moment and forgets what it is doing." - Paul Black

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Last edited by Lestv Apr 7, 2016 5:58 PM

gemini_sage

Apr 8, 2016 8:40 AM CST

Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)

Looks like diamond dusting to me, and what pretty bright beards!

"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi

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